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System Updates for World Series Games

Due to changes in street closures for the World Series, we’re modifying the location of our Divvy Valet Service scheduled on Cubs game days this weekend.

We will be temporarily closing our Sheffield & Addison station through Monday, October 31, and moving our game night Valet Service to the Divvy station located at Wilton Ave & Belmont Ave, adjacent to the Belmont Red Line stop.

If you’re heading to Wrigleyville, please use our station at Wilton Ave & Belmont Ave. We will have attendants on-hand to guarantee you an available dock your Divvy bike on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM. From that station, it is a short walk (10 minutes) to Wrigley Field.

Sheffield & Addison will not be available to return or take bikes throughout the weekend.

As our teams will have limited vehicular access to Wrigleyville throughout the weekend, please remember to consult the Transit app for iPhone or Android devices or Divvybikes.com/stations to view up-to-date station information, including real-time dock and bike availability. For more details on Valet Service, please visit Divvybikes.com/valet.

We thank you for your understanding, and Go Cubs Go!

- The Divvy Team and the Chicago Department of Transportation

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Take Divvy to the Air & Water Show

We’re offering Valet Service at six lakefront locations—guaranteeing you the best spot to view the Air & Water Show. 

We’ll have staff at the following stations to ensure there are plenty of available docks for you to return your bike. That service is complimentary, just for riding Divvy.

Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21

10am – 6pm

Michigan Ave & Oak St 

Theater on the Lake (Lake Shore Dr & Fullerton Pkwy) 

Lakeshore Dr & North Ave

Montrose Harbor

Shedd Aquarium

12pm – 8pm

Streeter Dr & Grand Ave (Navy Pier)

More Valet Service details are available at DivvyBikes.com/valet.

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Employee Spotlight: Chris, Operations Supervisor

It’s that time again for the “Employee Spotlight” where we feature a member of our team and ask five random questions. The questions are meant to give our riders a look into who we are, what makes us tick, and possibly provide some laughs.

This month, we shine the light  on Chris, one of our Operations Supervisors. Since joining Divvy at (nearly the beginning of Divvy) in June of 2013, he has served as a Rebalancer, Safety Officer and Operations Supervisor. As a Rebalancer, he, loved a bunch of things:driving through the city, being hands-on, and getting bicycles into the hands of people. He loved connecting with the public, acting as customer service and as a guide to the city. As Safety Officer, Chris was able to collaborate with his fellow colleagues to troubleshoot and solve problems. He enjoyed the role he got to play in forging the “way” to safely accomplish a task. As Operations Supervisor, Chris enjoys the unique opportunity to be incredibly hands-on with many aspects in the operation from guiding his fellow co-workers to getting his hands dirty in the warehouse. He feels it’s a unique position where you get to lead, and learn, a ton.   

This week, we are welcoming Chris back from a 6-month adventure in Southeast Asia where he rode a motorcycle across Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia. Welcome back Chris!

What is your favorite or dream travel destination?

“The World is my dream destination. But one of my favorite spots to go back to is the south of Spain. Beaches, culture, food. It is just an amazing place I’ve been so far. The thing about travel is this: I could walk over to the train station and buy a different route and get into the same explorer mindset.”  

If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it?

“I would buy each of my parents a house or whatever living accommodation they wanted. I would bring a briefcase full of money to as charity in Laos called Cope, that creates prosthetic limbs for victims of EXO. I’d invest at least $300,000 of it and if there was anything left, I’d buy a new bike (motorcycle and bicycle).”   

If there was a movie made about your life, who would you like to see cast as your character?

“Leonardo Dicaprio because I was in an elevator once and a US Postal worker said to me, ‘you know, you look like that boy from Titanic.’”

What are you passionate about/hobbies?

“I’m going to quote Iggy Pop and say, ‘I have a lust for life’. I like people, most of them and I like exploring the places we have with the people that are there. And I like motorcycles and Mexican food.”

What is the first concert you ever attended?

“I went to 1,000 punk shows in people’s basements and at the Arlington VFW. No way to remember who or what was the first. And most of the bands were no names. One of the guys who played at the VFW played in Fall Out Boy.”

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Employee Spotlight: Chris, Lead Bicycle Field Tech

It’s that time again for the “Employee Spotlight” where we feature a member of our team and ask five random questions. The questions are meant to give our riders a look into who we are, what makes us tick, and possibly provide some laughs.

This month, the light is shined on Chris, one of our Lead Bicycle Field Technicians. Since joining Divvy in May of 2014, he served as a Mechanic, Bicycle Field Tech, and now is a Lead, primarily responsible for handling issues with bicycles out in the field, including bringing inoperable bikes back to Divvy HQ as well as recovering bikes. As a mechanic, he loved the work and the people he was working with but really wanted to work outside. He now gets a kick out of driving around Chicago, working out in fresh air, engaging riders, and listening to music. “I’m a huge Dave Matthews Band fan and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Pretty much everyone in the shop knows it!”

What is your favorite or dream travel destination?

“The World because I want to travel and see everything. If I had to choose one place however, I would say base camp at Mt. Everest. I don’t think I could climb it but to at least be around the people that are crazy enough to try it would be amazing. Well, I also wanna go the middle of the jungle in the Amazon and get lost in the Bronx on the weekend.”

If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it?

“I’d pay off mine and my fiance’s debt, pay off our family’s debt. Next, I’d buy a small plot of land in Ohiopyle, PA for vacationing. Ohiopyle is a small town near the Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania borders. There are class-3 rapids, hiking, mountain biking, the works. I would split whatever was left between an investment account for my family and a nonprofit. I’m not sure what the nonprofit would be yet but something involving cycles, people and bettering people’s lives.

If there was a movie made about your life, who would you like to see cast as your character?

“Sidney Poitier. He’s amazing and I want to see him with ginger hair. Obviously young Sidney Poitier. I would also accept Morgan Freeman because I wish I had his voice. Or Chris Pratt because I feel like we have a lot in common. He’s handsome, I’m handsome.”

What are you passionate about/hobbies?

“My fiance and our dog. In that respect, I’m very passionate about animals. Actually, that’s what I think would be my nonprofit. A legit no-kill shelter.”

What is the first concert you ever attended?

“First concert that I was aware of was at Star Lake in Burgettstown, PA. It was the Sting and Police reunion tour. I was 6. And I remember listening to Fields of Gold then falling asleep on a blanket on the lawn.”

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System Update: Draft Town Divvy Station Closures

Due to the NFL Draft Town Festival in the vicinity of Grant Park, three Divvy Stations have been shut down. You will not be able to check out or return a bike to those stations. 

The following stations will be closed:

Michigan Ave & Congress Pkwy

Michigan Ave & Jackson St

Buckingham Fountain

We expect the Michigan Ave & Congress Pkwy station to be back in service late on Friday, April 29. The other two stations are expected be returned to service after the conclusion of the festival, on Monday, May 2.

While these stations are out of service, we recommend using the following nearby stations as alternatives:

State St & Van Buren St

State St & Harrison St

Wabash Ave & 8th St

Wabash Ave & Adams St

Millennium Park

Lake Shore Dr & Monroe St

Please remember to consult the CycleFinder app for iPhone or Android devices to view up-to-date station locations, including real-time dock and bike availability.

- The Divvy Team and the Chicago Department of Transportation

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Employee Spotlight: Jesse, Rebalancer

It’s time again for the “Employee Spotlight” where we feature a member of our team and ask five random questions. The questions are meant to give our riders a look into who we are, what makes us tick, and possibly provide some laughs.

This month, the light is shined on Jesse, one of our hard-working rebalancers. Our rebalancing team is responsible for driving the big, blue vans many of you may have seen around the city. They use these vans to move our bikes to stations that need them.

Jesse joined us in August of 2014 and our rebalancing manager says, “Jesse always displays a positive attitude. His smile is contagious and he has been a solid performer since day one.” Jesse became interested in working for Divvy after seeing a Divvy van go past his house, then reading about the program. He enjoys his job. He says, “I like interacting with customers and meeting different people. I also like knowing I’m there to help people out when they need it.” 

What is your favorite or dream travel destination? “My dream would be to travel to Barcelona, Spain because my favorite soccer team is Barcelona and my favorite player is Lionel Messi. I would love to see a game there. Also, they have really beautiful tourist spots there.” 

If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it? “I would pay my college tuition. I would buy a home and help my mother out. If I had anything left, I would look for something to invest in.” 

If there was a movie made about your life, who would you like to see cast as your character? “Johnny Depp,” (said without pause). “I think he is a great actor and I think he would be the perfect person to cast for my true, life story. When portraying my life in a Divvy van, I think he would remain calm and act goofy.”    What are you passionate about/hobbies? “I’m starting school in the fall at Malcolm X to become a surgical tech. I’m very excited about my schooling and already feel very passionate about it. I like reading. I live in Wicker Park, near the 606 and will often just go hang out and read there. I’m currently reading The Fifth Wave. It’s a very interesting book.” What is the first concert you ever attended? “Spring Awakening last year at Soldier Field, it’s an EDM concert. I’m open to any music but I like EDM the most. For me, it was a very cool environment. Some of my favorite sets were Tommy Trash, Hardwell, Borgore, and Steve Aoki.”  

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Our Leavitt St & Armitage Ave Station will be temporarily removed

Our Leavitt St & Armitage Ave, station will be temporarily removed on Monday morning, April 11, due to People's Gas work in the area. To ensure rider safety, this station will be removed until work is completed.

While this Station is out of service, we recommend using the following nearby stations as alternatives.

Milwaukee Ave & Wabansia Ave

Western Ave & Winnebago Ave

Damen Ave & Cortland St

Damen Ave & Charleston St

Please remember to consult the CycleFinder app for iPhone or Android devices to view up-to-date station locations, including real-time dock and bike availability.

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Employee Spotlight: Elycia, Bike Mechanic

It’s that time again for the “Employee Spotlight” where we feature a member of our team and ask five random questions. The questions are meant to give our riders a look into who we are, what makes us tick, and possibly provide some laughs.

This month, the light is shined on Elycia, one of our skilled bike mechanics. Since joining us in March of 2015 she’s had a great attitude and has quickly proven she can hang with the best mechanics. Our shop manager says, “she is a great mechanic with a can-do attitude. She is often spotted singing in the shop and is always wearing a smile. We are very grateful to have her on the team.” Elycia has been a bike mechanic since 2010. Her first job wrenching was at Roberts Cycle in Rogers Park, where she learned everything she knows about bikes.

1. What is your favorite or dream travel destination?

“New Orleans. I went there last year. It was in November so there were no festivals going on or anything crazy. We’ve just always wanted to go. We mostly just walked around, checked out Bourbon St and tried the local food. The musicians out there are awesome, every night they are everywhere. There was this one woman with pipes like an angel, you could hear her for miles.”  

2. If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it?

“A million dollars isn’t really a lot these days. I would probably blow it and travel a bunch. You can’t take it with you when you go.”

3. If there was a movie made about your life, who would you like to see cast as your character?

“Can I do it? I’d cast myself. I find myself to be delightfully funny.”

4. What are you passionate about/hobbies?

“I’m a musician, primarily guitar. But also keyboard, drums, harmonica, ukulele, bass and I recently picked up a mandolin. The first instrument learned was bass from my step dad.  I’ve been in reggae bands, punk bands, ska bands but I really like playing the blues—a few simple chords, a few simple licks and sing about something probably sad.”

5. What is the first concert you ever attended?

“WAR at the San Bernardino County Fair. I was a super young kid and went with my Dad. My first concert as an adult was No Doubt. My cousin bought the tickets then my mom bought them from her for my birthday. My cousin ended up buying more lawn tickets then we snuck them onto the floor.”

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Divvy riders took nearly 335,000 trips this winter between Dec 1 and March 1. That’s an 85% increase over the same period the year before! Even though our winter was mild by Chicago standards, we’re still proud of our members for being year-round riders!

Now that warmer weather is on the horizon, we’re honoring Annual Members who contributed to these numbers by pedaling through the colder months. 

Members who took 5, 25, 50, or more trips qualify for a Divvy Winter Competition medal, depending on the number of trips they took. 

If you’re one of our 32,000+ Annual Members, check your email to see if your rides earned you a spot on the podium.

Here are the final standings, after awarding the beautiful digital medals:

Gold Medal Awarded to members who took 50+ trips between 12/1/15 and 3/1/16

Silver Medal  Awarded to members who took 25+ trips between 12/1/15 and 3/1/16

Bronze Medal Awarded to members who took 5+ trips between 12/1/15 and 3/1/16

These riders helped us surpass 6.6 million trips taken since our launch less than three years ago. Thank you to all our riders, whether you were pedaling through the winter or waiting it out for for warmer days. We look forward to many more rides!

Not an Annual Member, but ready to start logging trips of your own? Sign up for Membership today and get ready to enjoy your ride!

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Employee Spotlight: Moe, Station Maintenance

We’re adding something new to the Divvy blog!

Every month, we’ll be featuring a Divvy employee in our “Employee Spotlight”. We’ll ask this person five questions, which are meant to give our riders a look into who we are, what makes us tick, and possibly provide some laughs. This week is special: in addition to it being the inaugural Spotlight, we’re also highlighting Black History Month by recognizing someone who has been a productive member of the Divvy team since before we launched and who has deep roots in what it means to be African-American.

Maurice (he goes by “Moe” around here) started with Divvy in May 2013. Since joining the team, he has built stations, solar poles, and solar panels, he’s supervised a station testing team, he’s deployed and moved stations, he’s managed the station batteries, he’s moved bikes and collected inoperative bikes, he’s worked on the station maintenance team ensuring the stations look their best, and he’s fixed and rebuilt dock cassettes. He’s been busy around here!

1. What is your favorite or dream travel destination?

“I would go back go back to Thailand where I spent 3 months while in the Army. The scenery out in the country is just beautiful.There are some beautiful places on this planet out in rural areas, you have to stay out of the city and away from the tourist traps. These people don’t even deal with cars and TVs and they stay busy 24/7!

2. If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it?

“Invest in my grandchildren’s future. Trust funds, college savings. All I want is a car and a house. I already have everything else in life.”

3. If there was a movie made about your life, who would you like to see cast as your character?

“JaRule. We are kind of the same height. And he has the same attitude I do. Even though he’s rapper, I overlook that.”

4. What are you passionate about/hobbies?

“Carpentry, building things. The last thing I built was a rocking chair. I’m a fan of Norm Abram’s The New Yankee Workshop, where they share blueprints. I wanted to build the chair just to see that I could do it.”

5. What is the first concert you ever attended?

“The Motown Review at the Regal Theater. My cousin Nita took me. There were 12 acts including Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Little Stevie Wonder, and Martha Reid and the Vandellas. I might be the only person in the building that’s seen the Rolling Stones twice!”

6. Special Question! February is Black History Month. On this occasion, is there a message you’d like to share with the Divvy team?

“My father always said, don’t fight racism with your fists, fight it with your mind.”

This is a crucial message that Moe would like to pass on to the young people here at Divvy. And one that his father passed down to him.

Born in 1956 on the southside of Chicago and having spent years of his youth in Georgia and Louisiana,  where his parents are from, Moe has seen the impact of prejudice in different ways. He experienced that racism in the south is much different than racism in the north. He experienced it to be just as significant in the north, it’s just more hidden.

Growing up, his parents gave him and his five siblings the world. His mother was the first black Registered Charge Nurse in the ER of Michael Reese Hospital. His father was an Over-the-Road truck driver for United Van Lines.

Maurice went to Holy Angels Catholic School then Chicago Vocational Career Academy for high school. Then joined the Army in the late 70s. He served on the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division. This division is the primary fighting arm of the XVIII Airborne Corps and specializes in parachute landing operations. Through his 10 years in the military, he traveled the world and spent time fighting in Beirut, Afghanistan, and Panama.

“You always saw racism off the base. Back then, people would tell you what they thought of you. But in the military, when talking about the guys you are fighting with, they knew I had their backs and they had mine. It didn’t matter what color you were. It was a matter of life or death,” he explained.

Fast forward to today and the highest priority in Moe’s life is the next generation: his five grandchildren. In 2009, his son passed away in a tragic auto accident while on his way home for Thanksgiving. The way he has dealt with this loss is to understand that while his son was prematurely taken from him, he’s been blessed with grandchildren.

Similarly, he feels his most important role at Divvy has been mentoring young people in the next generation.

“I would just like to teach and lead. When I leave here, I want there to be people left that know how to do all the things I know how to do. I see these young people coming here to work everyday. And they stick with it. I know when they go outside these gates, they are dealing with all kinds of things, but once they come inside this gate, they are business and they get the job done.”

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Divvy Data Reveals Our Most Popular Destinations of 2015

We’re excited to announce the release of Divvy ridership data for more than 3.2 million trips taken in 2015! This newly released data joins already available trip information for more than six million trips, totaling more than 13 million miles by Divvy riders, taken since our launch in 2013.

The data can be accessed at DivvyBikes.com/data. The trip data is anonymized, but reveals which stations riders travel between, on which days, and at which times.

The data reveals that the average Divvy member:

Takes 83 trips per year 

Average trip length is almost 2 miles

And on average, a trip lasts 16.56 minutes 

Our record for most trips taken in day was set on July 4, 2015, when 24,814 rides were taken during the Grateful Dead’s shows at Soldier Field. 

The fewest trips recorded on a single day was 143, on February 1, 2015, during last winter’s Super Bowl snow storm.

Our Streeter Drive & Illinois Street station, located next to Navy Pier, tops the list of our top destinations, regardless of the day of the week.

During the work week, the top destinations show many of our riders are focused on getting in and out of the Loop during rush hour. Major transit hubs, such as Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center, rank high on the top ten station destinations for riders.

During the weekends, however, Chicagoans and visitors prefer to head almost exclusively to Lake Michigan and major cultural attractions.

TOP TEN WEEKDAY DESTINATIONS:

Streeter Dr & Illinois St (Navy Pier)

Clinton St & Washington Blvd (Ogilvie Transportation Center)

Canal St & Adams St (Union Station)

Canal St & Madison St (Ogilvie Transportation Center)

Lake Shore Dr & Monroe St

Theater on the Lake

Millennium Park

Lake Shore Dr & North Ave

Michigan Ave & Oak St

Franklin St & Monroe St

TOP TEN WEEKEND DESTINATIONS:

Streeter Dr & Illinois St (Navy Pier)

Lake Shore Dr & North Ave

Lake Shore Dr & Monroe St

Theater on the Lake

Michigan Ave & Oak St

Millennium Park

Shedd Aquarium

Adler Planetarium

Clark St & Lincoln Ave

McClurg & Illinois St

An additional 175 new stations were added to the system in 2015, increasing the number of destinations to 475 from the previous year’s 300 stations. The addition of these stations gives us the largest service area of any bike share system in North America , covering 87 square miles of the city. We also saw a 30% increase in trips between 2014 and 2015 with this expansion.

Plus, there’s even more to come this year! Our next major expansion will take place this summer, adding 75 stations in Chicago. We’ll also push past Chicago’s city limits, expanding to Oak Park and Evanston. After this expansion, have a total of 571 stations and approximately 5,700 bikes.

The system will expand into new neighborhoods that include Austin and Garfield Park on the west side; Burnside, Chatham, Greater Grand Crossing, Brighton Park and Englewood on the south side; and Rogers Park on the far north side.  

In past years, Divvy has hosted its “Divvy Data Challenge,” which inspired data scientists, journalists, students, and civic-minded citizens to visualize ridership data. Divvy will not be hosting a contest this year, but nonetheless encourages Chicagoans to play with the data and view last year’s contest winners at http://www.DivvyBikes.com/datachallenge

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Station Move: Thursday January 21

Due to construction in the area, our Wells St & Erie St will be moved tomorrow, Thursday, January 21. 

This station will move one block north, to the intersection of Wells St & Huron St, on the sidewalk along the south side of Huron St, just east of Wells St. 

Please remember to consult the CycleFinder app for iPhone or Android devices to view up-to-date station locations, including real-time dock and bike availability. - The Divvy Team and the Chicago Department of Transportation

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Important Update to Divvy Membership Options

2015 was a big year for Divvy! With 175 stations added all across Chicago this year, Divvy is now the bike share system with the largest service area in North America and continues to grow. We pioneered the Divvy for Everyone program to grow Divvy access to low-income Chicagoans, and we grew our ridership by 30%.

Now, we’re introducing a new price and way to pay for your Membership.

Beginning February 1, we’re offering an Annual Membership option with monthly installment payments to make bike share even more accessible than ever before.

The new monthly billing option is just $9.95 per month, with a one year commitment. For members who want to pay upfront, our new Membership price will be $99 per year.

The introduction of monthly billing makes Chicago one of the first big cities in the U.S. to provide this option. This new membership plan keeps with the City of Chicago’s commitment to make bike share accessible to all residents. The new price structure also helps us continue to provide quality service for all of our riders across Divvy’s expanded network.

Take a look at what else we were up to in 2015:

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Station Updates: November 25

We’re relocating a few stations on Wednesday, November 25, and will be adding a new station. 

Please remember to consult the CycleFinder app (iPhone or Android) or our online station map for up-to-date station information.

California Ave & Augusta Blvd

Due to concerns raised by the alderman's office, our California Ave & Augusta Blvd Station will be permanently relocated into Humboldt Park, to the south side of Luis Munoz Marin Dr, just west of Humboldt Dr. 

Wentworth Ave & Archer Ave and Princeton Ave & China Pl

In order to better serve the community, including the newly constructed Chinatown Public Library, our Wentworth Ave & Archer Ave and Princeton Ave & China Pl stations will be merged and relocated to create one larger station. The stations will be moved from their current locations to the west sidewalk along Wentworth Ave, just south of the Library at Archer Ave. 

Canal St & Taylor St

In order to better serve the area, we're adding a new station just north of the intersection of Canal St & Taylor St, on the western sidewalk along Canal St.

Thank you very much.

- The Divvy Team and the Chicago Department of Transportation

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Colder temps don't mean we're slowing down!

As the cooler weather sets in, we're bringing our regularly scheduled Valet Service to a close. The last day of Valet service for the season will be Friday, November 6.

Due to decreased ridership in cooler weather, we don't anticipate this will affect dock availability. However, please make sure to download our CycleFinder app, available in the App Store or on GooglePlay, (or any other app) for real-time station info and locations. Of course, our rebalancing crew will continue to work hard throughout the year!

It's been a great 2015 so far. We added 175 new stations to the system, giving us a total of 475 stations. We also served over 2.8 million trips covering nearly 6 million miles since January.

But just because the temperatures outside are cooling down doesn't mean things at Divvy are!

Riding Tips. There's plenty of riding to do before the end of the year. We put some tips together to help keep you riding through the winter, available for you here.

Refer a Friend. Get a friend to sign up for a Membership and get rewarded with a free bonus month! All you have to do is send them a quick note and encourage them to join. 

Divvy Gear. Keep an eye out for some exciting merchandise news from us as the holidays approach. Let's just say you'll be able to get the perfect gift for yourself, or the Divvy lover in your life! 

Don't forget to keep in touch. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

- The Divvy Team and the Chicago Department of Transportation

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Station Moves: Week of Oct 19

We’ll be relocating four stations this week. 

Please remember to consult the CycleFinder app (iPhone or Android) or our online station map for up-to-date station information.

Wood St & North Ave

Due to a street resurfacing project, this station will be temporarily moved to the east side of Paulina St, just south of North Ave.

Wieland St & North Ave

With the conclusion of repaving work, this station will move to it’s permanent location, at the intersection of Wells St & Concord Pl.

McClurg St & Erie St

In order to make room for future expansions, this station will be moved around the corner, to the west sidewalk along McClurg St, north of Erie St.

Halsted St & James M Rochford St

In order to make room for future expansions, and to move the station to an off-street location, this station will move onto the UIC campus, just northwest of the intersection of Halsted St & Roosevelt Rd.

Thank you very much.

- The Divvy Team and the Chicago Department of Transportation

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Divvy is a great way to get to Bank of America Chicago Marathon events this weekend!

We’ll be offering Valet Service on Race Day near Millennium Park.

Sunday, October 11 6am-11am Michigan Ave & Congress Pkwy Michigan Ave & Jackson Blvd

The following stations will be inactive beginning on the evening of Saturday, October 10 and will resume service shortly after the race has finished on the afternoon of Sunday, October 11. 

Please check our online station map or download the CycleFinder app on iPhone or Android for the latest station availability. And remember that our 24/7 customer service is always available at 855.553.4889.

Wabash Ave & Grand Ave

Buckingham Fountain

Fairbanks Ct & Grand Ave

Franklin St & Arcade Pl

May St & Taylor St

Loomis St & Taylor St

Morgan St & 18th St

Halsted St & 21st St

Normal Ave & Archer Ave

We’ve also highlighted a handful of the best stations to use to get close to the course. Just make sure to plan your route carefully and don’t use Divvy to cross the running route. :-)

Good luck to everyone running—or supporting a runner—in the Chicago Marathon this weekend!